Richard Manuel of The Band Kills Self
Associated Press
WINTER PARK, Fla. —
Pianist Richard Manuel, a founding member of The Band, apparently hanged himself a day after a performance by the popular ‘60s and ‘70s rock group in this Orlando suburb, police said today.
Manuel, 42, of Woodstock, N.Y., was found dead in the bathroom of his motel room Tuesday afternoon by his wife, Arlie, police said. Manuel’s wife called paramedics, but they were unable to revive him. No suicide note was found.
Start your day right
Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
